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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Job Category: LABORATORY SERVICES

Requisition Number: MEDIC018666

Posting Details?

• Full-Time

• Locations:

  Clarion Hospital 1 Hospital Dr/Clarion Hospital Clarion, PA 16214, USA

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

Performs test procedures on patient specimens in a timely, accurate manner without supervision.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory testing and reporting in an accurate and timely manner by following established protocols in order to assist in appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Expected to utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• May provide technical education and guidance to students and trainees by overseeing work performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning environment.
• Perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures as assigned.
• Assume "On-Call" status as required.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures in the absence of phlebotomy personnel as required.
• Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.                                                                                                                                                   

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:  Chief Medical Technologist

Supervises:  Medical Technicians, Phlebotomists as necessary

Qualifications

Must meet or exceed current requirements by appropriate accrediting, licensing, or regulatory agencies.  Usually required to have acceptable combination of college background and training.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to possible disease-carrying body fluids.  Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

* *Performs, interprets, and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist in physician diagnosis and treatment. Expected to utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

* ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:*

• * *Performs laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner by following established protocols in order to assist in appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken. Expected to utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• May provide technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning environment.
• Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Performs other uties as assigned.

* MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* *Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or an appropriate science program from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.  Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agency.

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